The Inaugural International Aerial Photographer of the Year 2025

Photo Publicity · Issue 145, Jul/Aug 2025 · pp. 26–27

Professional and amateur photographers worldwide were invited to enter the first International Aerial Photographer of the Year competition. From over 1500 entries from around the world, exceeding first year expectations, the winner of the Inaugural International Aerial Photographer of the Year (based on a folio submission of at least 4 images) is Joanna Steidle of the United States. Joanna is a professional drone pilot and artist based in the Hamptons on Long Island, New York. Joanna says, “Aerial photography offers so many possibilities not yet explored. Every day is exciting as I look for unique subjects and moments. I try to stay away from the ordinary. I live in a very flat landscape, so top-down imagery has become quite a theme in my photos which happens to work well with my love for marine life.” www.joannasteidle.com The Inaugural International Aerial Photographer of the Year 2025…